Dell 518, MT480, 519 manual Troubleshooting Tools, Beep Codes

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Troubleshooting

CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

Troubleshooting Tools

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

•If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

•If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

•If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

•If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the

Microsoft® Windows® default view, so these may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Beep Codes

Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of repetitive three short beeps. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a possible system board failure.

If your computer beeps during start-up:

1Write down the beep code.

2Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 31).

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents Front View About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519Back View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Power Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting Reinstalling Your Operating System What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index
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